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Book Created Father-Son Moment
- Mike Birbiglia read Malcolm Gladwell's bomber mafia and connected with his father through discussions about World War II.
- The book unexpectedly enabled a meaningful father-son moment around a shared interest.
Comedy’s Imperfect Repetition Drives Demand
- Comedy thrives because repeated jokes by amateurs are less funny, driving audiences back to professionals.
- Imperfect retelling of jokes enhances appreciation of the original comedian's skill.
Georgetown’s Comedy Talent Cluster
- Georgetown University had a remarkable cluster of comedy talents including Malcolm Gladwell, John Mulaney, and Nick Kroll.
- Many of them connected through an improv group fostering mutual motivation.